vortex Synonyms
Another word for vortex
• noun (Context 1)
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind, that draws things toward its center.
"The sinking ship was nearly pulled down into the massive whirlpool created by the swirling ocean currents."
• noun (Context 2)
A situation, circumstance, or emotion regarded as a chaotic, powerful force that inevitably draws people into it.
"He found himself caught in a maelstrom of political scandal and public outrage that ruined his career."
• noun (Context 3)
A region within a fluid where the flow revolves around an axis line, commonly studied in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics.
"The aerospace engineer studied the wingtip eddy to find ways to reduce drag on the aircraft."
Opposites of vortex
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of vortex varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: